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Data Visualization Courses

Data visualization courses can help you learn how to create compelling charts, graphs, and dashboards, along with understanding data storytelling and visual design principles. You can build skills in interpreting data trends, selecting appropriate visual formats, and conveying insights effectively to diverse audiences. Many courses introduce tools like Tableau, Power BI, and D3.js, that support transforming raw data into visual narratives and making data-driven decisions in various fields.


Popular Data Visualization Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Emerging Technologies, Collaborative Software, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption, Data Manipulation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics (DE)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Stakeholder Management, Rmarkdown, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Data Literacy, Ggplot2, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Interactive Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Data Integrity, Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Case Studies, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Decision Support Systems, Process Mapping, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer experience strategy (CX), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Performance Metric

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MathWorks

    Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Digital Signal Processing, Spatial Data Analysis, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Algorithms

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Design and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Design, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    71 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Analytical Skills, International Relations, Economic Development, Statistics, Economics, Market Opportunities, Data Analysis, Labor Compliance, Social Studies, Data Quality, Transportation Operations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Management Reporting, Customer Retention, User Research, Real Time Data, Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Applied Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    天文探秘

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Simulations, General Science and Research, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scientific Methods, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data visualization courses

  • Ubiquitous Learning and Instructional Technologies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
  • Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities: IBM
  • Google Data Analytics (DE): Google
  • Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Northeastern University
  • Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis: MathWorks
  • AI for Design and Optimization: University of Michigan
  • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Global Statistics - Composite Indices for International Comparisons: University of Geneva
  • Digging Deeper into Audience Reports in Google Analytics: Coursera

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